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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,515.58, 14,268.57 and 4,319.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,515.58, 14,268.57 and 4,319.10 is: 6,476.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,515.58 : 14,268.57 = 4,319.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,515.58/14,268.57 = 4,319.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,515.58x = 14,268.57 × 4,319.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,515.58x = 61,627,380.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,627,380.69/9,515.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,476.47

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